Martin F. Limb
1817 ▸ March 15. Born, exact location yet to determine.
1849 ▸ July. Arrived in the U.S., age 32, from Niederwald, Duchy of Nassau (Immigration records)
1952 ▸ March term. Petitioned for citizenship, Court of Common Pleas (Journal 17)
1855 ▸ September. Granted citizenship, Wayne Co Court of Common Pleas (Journal 19)
1855 ▸ October 13. Martin Limb and Caroline Hartz married.
1864 ▸ June 11. Caroline died, age 32. Limb & Hartz
According to information left by Marcus R. Limb to his daughter, Helen L. Limb, Martin was very anti-war as a result of experiencing much turmoil in Germany in his youth. Martin’s father, Frederick [?] was originally from Austria and fought against Napoleon under Blücher.
Martin was generous to all – he provided food and water to Confederate as well as Union soldiers who came through Wooster by train and so nearby his tavern on E. Liberty street. He had an interest in espaliering of trees. Martin was a Democrat, a Mason and attended the Lutheran church.
Maria Margaretha Schaible
1837 ▸ June 5. Born Bonlanden, Württemberg, Germany.
1848 ▸ July 14. Arrived in New York after emmigrating with her family from Germany, departing from the port of Le Havre on the sailing ship Roscoe.
1848 ▸ Family travelled from New York to settle in Elyria, Lorain Co, OH
1864 ▸ December 27. Martin Limb and Margaret Schaible married in Wooster, OH. Martin and Margaret had seven children together. Margaret also raised Martin’s children from his marriage to Caroline Hartz. These children’s ages ranged from 1 to 12 years old at the time of the death of their mother, Caroline.
1865 ▸ Carl Martin born.
1867 ▸ Twins William R. and Harmon Edward born.
1870 ▸ Marcus Robert born.
1872 ▸ Henrietta Agnes born.
1875 ▸ Twins Florence Katherine and George Schaible born.
1880 ▸ March 15. Death of Martin Limb, age 63, of dropsy, probably due to congestive heart failure.
1921 ▸ September 3. Death of Margaret Schaible, age 84.
Children of Martin Limb & Margaret Schaible
1870 ▸ CENSUS. Wooster, Wayne Co, OH. Household includes Martin Lunp (53) with wife Margareth (29) and children August (18), Mary (16), Frederick (10), Louisa (9), Caroline (7), Charles (Carl) (5), Harmon (3) and William (3). Machus, age 19 at bottom of page should be: Marcus (9/12).
1880 ▸ CENSUS. Household includes Martin (63) with wife Margaret (40), and children Caroline (17), Carl (14), William (12), Harry (12), Marquis (10), Harriet (7), Florence (5) and George (5).
1880 ▸ CENSUS. Occupation Restaurant.
1880 ▸ CENSUS. Martin was sick with rheumatism.
1880 ▸ September 26. Martin Limb died, age 63, of dropsy, probably due to congestive heart failure.
1890 ▸ CENSUS. mostly destroyed
1900 ▸ CENSUS. Margaret Limb, widowed with children Carl (34), Harry (31), Hattie (27) and twins George and Florence (25). Occupations for grown children noted below.
1910 ▸ CENSUS. Margaret Lunt (Limb), widowed with children Karl M (40), Hattie (34) and twins George S and Florence K (29). Also listed in the household is a lodger, Charles Rakins.
1920 ▸ CENSUS. Margaret in the household of son, Carl (52), and daughters Hattie (41) and Florence (36).
NOTE: Spellings for last name are as transcribed for Ancestry.com from handwritten census forms.
Directory listings:
1859-’60 ▸ Williams’ Akron, Wooster & Cuyahoga Falls Directory, City Guide and Business Mirror
pg 97: Lamb Martin, cof. h. s s Liberty b Bever and R.R.
1864 ▸ Ohio State Gazetteer, Shippers’ Guide and Classified Business Directory
pg 540: Limb M, Wooster (listing of Saloons)
1870-’71 ▸ Directory of Akron, Alliance, Cuyahoga Falls, Middlebury, Kent, Canton, Ravenna, Massillon, Salem, Wooster
pg 268: Limb, Martin, saloon, East Liberty street.
pg 268: Limp, Aug., clerk, East Liberty street (August was Martin’s son, a drug store clerk in 1870)
1875-’76 ▸ Williams’ Ohio State Directory,
pg 315: Limb Martin, saloon, 145 E. Liberty
pg 515: Limb, Martin, Wooster, Wayne
1909-’10 ▸ Wooster City Directory
pg 1: M R Limb (son of Martin and Margaret)
pg 6: Limb Carl, engineer, bds 149 E Liberty
pg 6: Limb, Florence, bookkeeper, bds 149 E Liberty
pg 6: Limb, George, wks Pad Works, bds 149 E Liberty
pg 6: Limb, Hattie, bds 149 E Liberty
pg 6: Limb, Mrs Margaret (wid Martin), res 149 E Liberty
pg 6: Limb, M R [Lucile], dentist cor Public Square and S Market, res 11 Bealle ave
1872
NOTE: Sængerfest, a traditional celebration brought to America from Europe, were popular major events in communities with Germanic heritage. A Sængerfest held in Wooster in 1872 brought competing singing groups together from northeast Ohio.
Professor John Jacob Bringger (1814-1892), cited below, was a music professor, originally from Switzerland. A Wooster Republican newspaper notice dated Thursday, 16 April, 1868, tells us:
German and English Concert.
Prof. J.J. Bringger, one of the most accomplished German teachers of vocal music in this part of the State, will, with the German Singing Society, give a Concert in German and English at Arcade Hall, on Tuesday evening next, for the benefit of the Wooster Library Association. We look for a crowded Hall and a rich musical treat.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, OH
Thursday, 29 August, 1872
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Grand Sængerfest In Wooster
On Thursday and Friday, August 29th and 30th.
Flag Presentation to the Wooster Mænnerchor.
Officers:
President—John Zimmerman.
Vice-President—Capt. A.S. McClure and Louis Young.
Orators—Prof. L. Firestone (English) Wooster, and Prof. C.F. Kolbe, (German) of Akron.
Chief Marshal—Col. J.H. Carr.
Assistant Marshals—Ernst Thomen and C.V. Hard.
Secretaries—Gen. R.B. Spink and Capt. Lemuel Jeffries.
First Day.
This day will principally be devoted to the reception of the members of visiting Societies, at Faber’s Hall, and their general entertainment in the city; and the evening, to a grand Concert at the Wigwam.
At 7-1/2 o’clock P.M. the Concert at the Wigwam, under the leadership of Prof. J.J. Bringger, will commence. Programme of Concert:
Part First.
1. Music, by Marble’s Band, of Akron.
2. “Die Himmel Erzachlen,” (Haydn), Chorus by the Wooster Sængers, with Orchestra
3. Presentation of Flag to the Wooster Mænnerchor, by Miss L. Kemmerlein, in behalf of the ladies of Wooster.
4. “Liedesfreiheit,” (Marshner), by all the Mænnerchors with Orchestra
5. Oration, by Prof. L. Firestone.
6. Music, by Germania Band, of Mt. Eaton.
7. “An das Vaterland,” (Abt), Loudonville Liederkranz.
8. “Der Kluge Ehemann,” by Frohsinu, of Massillon.
9. Grand Fest March, by Straub’s Orchestra.
Part Second.
1. Music by the Wooster Independent Cornet Band
2. “Das Schifflein,” (Beshnitt), by Liedertafel, of Akron
3. “Die Wuenshe,” by the Liederkranz, of Canton
4. “Schlaf wohl,” (Abt), Tenor Solo, by Mr. Schrank, of the Akron Liedertafel
5. “Sængers Heimath,” (Meyer) by the Liedertafel, of Akron
6. “An das Vaterland,” (Kreuzer), by all the Mænnerchors with Orchestra
7. “The Star Spangled Banner” by the Bands
Second Day.
The Chief Marshal announces the following order of Procession, to form at nine o’clock A.M., on North and South Market Streets, the Right resting on North Street—the line of march to be governed by the state of the weather.
First Division.
1. Akron Band
2. Liedertafel of Akron
3. Liederkranz of Canton
4. Liederkranz of Loudonville
5. Frohsinn of Massillon
6. Wooster Mænnerchor
7. Ladies in Wagons
Second Division.
8. Germania Band of Mt. Eaton
9. Mayor, Members of City Council and Citizens.
10. Wooster Fire Company, No. 3
11. Relief Steamer, No. 4
12. Wooster Independent Cornet Band
13. Deluge Steamer, No. 1
14. White Cloud Hook and Ladder Company
15. Good Intent Fire Company, No. 5
The march will terminate at Quinby’s Park, where the Grand Picnic will take place. Free to all.
The order of exercises at the Park will consist of addresses by Prof. C.F. Kolbe of Akron, and Capt. A.S. McClure of Wooster. Music by the Singing Societies and Bands.
At the conclusion of the exercises at the Park, the procession will reform, in reverse order and march to the Public Square to be dismissed.
Friday Evening there will be a Grand Social Dance at the Wigwam.
Admission to Concert, 50 cents. Reserved Seats, 75 cents.
Admission t Dance $1.00
Tickets for sale at Zimmerman & Co. and Eckles’ Drug Stores, Belnap and Donner’s Book Stores, and Shibley’s Jewelry Store.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, OH
Thursday, 5 September, 1872
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Grand Sængerfest.
A Complete Success.
Wooster Transformed Into a Bower of Evergreens and Flowers.
Orations by Prof. C.F. Kolbe, Dr. L. Firestone and Capt. A.S. McClure
Music, Singing and Presentation of Flag.
One of the distinguishing features of the great German nation is its fondness for and admiration of music. It has produced some of the sweetest poets and the most accomplished musical composers that have ever graced, adorned, or delighted the civilized world. It is a nation of heroes, soldiers, statesmen and philosophers, but is is emphatically a nation of song-makers and singers. Wherever you meet the true German—the German whose warm, impulsive soul vibrates to the pure love of the Fatherland—whether it be upon his own loved Rhine, or the bright Moselle, or by the strange rivers of some adopted home, he forgets not the musical traditions of his people, their patriotic airs, or soul-subduing melodies. We love to see these accepted sons of the new Republic cast their eyes over the waste sea to the vales and hills of their beautiful land—the land of Schiller, of Heine, of Goethe, of Koerner and Beethoven, and with the sources of good feeling animated and refreshed, chant their delicious airs and thrilling choruses. We felt indeed last week as if the genius of German song had swept the silence of the ocean and folded its wings over the city of Wooster.
Thursday—First Day
Of the Sængerfest was principally devoted to the reception of the visiting Societies. At 10 o’clock A.M. the Akron Liedertafel, accompanied by Marble’s celebrated Band, arrived on the local freight, and were met at the depot by the Wooster Mænnerchor, Independent Brass Band, and a large concourse of citizens, and escorted to Faber’s Hall, the “Haut quarters.” At the Washington House the procession was joined by the Mt. Eaton Germania Band, in their new and tastefully painted band wagon. The superb music, correct marching and gorgeous uniforms of the Akron Band, attracted universal attention. On arriving at the Hall the Wooster Mænnerchor sang a welcoming song, and F.L. Imgard, Esq. delivered a short address of welcome which was replied to by Mr. C. V. Ronstedt, of the Akron Liedertafel. After partaking of refreshments, the societies and bands were escorted to their respective hotels. At about 11-1/2 o’clock the Loudonville Liederkranz arrived and were warmly received. On arriving at the Hall, the Wooster Independent Band played, and the Wooster Mænnerchor sang a song of welcome. In addition to their society flags, the Akron Liedertafel carried a banner with the following painted thereon: On the right a representation of a rooster in the act of crowing and the following inscription:
“Wir Kommen Jetzt mach Wooster,
Sind all gesunde Rooster
Wir trinken Wein und Bier,
Hurrah! rum ???
On the reverse was a representation of a clock with the hands pointing to the hour of nine, and below, the words: “Always on Time;” an intimation as they informed us, that they were law-abiding citizens, would obey the municipal authorities of Akron by closing up their establishments at 9 o’clock P.M. and retiring to their “little beds.”
The Decorations
Were numerous, and some were quite elaborately gotten up. Mrs. C. Schaman and W.H. Bowers had their buildings very handsomely trimmed with evergreen wreaths, flags, flowers and mottoes. Stretched across the street from their stores to Rhodes & Myers was the inscription writ large letters formed of wire and trimmed with evergreen, “Welcome,” also a beautiful representation of a lute. Jacob Stark, mottoes and flags. J .. the bottom of the column is illegible…
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Fritz, literally covered the front of their respective establishments with flowers, mottoes, wreaths, flags and pictures. Reese had pictures of Wilhelm I., Unser Fritz, Prince Charles, Gen. Helmuth Von Moltke, C? Von Bismarck, Premier Minister, ? ? and others, this whole surrounded by wreaths and ?.. United States Hotel … large letters suspended in the center. Charles Rockey, flags &c. Louis Stroub, flags, mottoes and flowers. Capt. Gotlieb Gasche, flags. Hoelzel & Kak? front and awning handsomely embellished with flags, wreaths, mottoes and flowers. On a motto was this beautiful sentiment:
“To-day we crown our homes with ?
And chant to Fatherland our praise,
But while Germania ?
Columbia’s aires we ?
Republican office flags,l Lewis Shibley, trees, flags, mottoes and flowers. Johnson’s law office, flags and flowers. Misses Lehman & Johnson, flags and flowers. P.T. Kissane flags. Carr & Armstrong, flags. Gross & Mell, flags, &c. W.A. Donner, J.B. Power, D.Q. Liggett, J.M. Excels and P.J. Power, flags. American Hotel and S. Woods, numerous flags. F.D. Belnap, flags. Martin D. Jacobs, elaborately trimmed with German and American flags, wreaths, mottoes, flowers, evergreen trees and ribbons. Above his door was the motto, “Welcome, Mozart Brothers.” Charles Conrad’s place attracted considerable attention—trees, mottoes, flowers, German and American flags. Washington House, a large American flag. Geo. Hill, glags. Empire House, Henry Leins, was decorated in doorway with evergreen, flags and flowers. Across the street to the residence of Geo. Seigenthaler, was stretched a line of evergreen, in the center of which was the inscription “Welcome Singers.” J. Schopf, wreath of oak leaves, evergreen and festoons. Mrs. W. Young, flags, evergreen and mottoes. L. Saal, evergreen wreaths and flags. Fred. Schuch, flags, evergreen, festoons, mottoes and wreaths of flowers, the whole looking beautifully. O.A. Wilhelm, his sign of a horse, hung with a wreath and flags. Rev. D. Kemmerer, motto surrounded by a handsome wreath. Martin Limb, festoons, flags, trees, flowers and mottoes. Stretched across the pavement was the inscription, “Welcome,” surrounded by oak leaves. Mr. Limb also had a group of twelve members of the gallant German regiment, the 107th O.V.I., surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. Five of these brave men laid down their young lives in battling for the honor of the flag of their adopted country. Phillip Peter, flags. Pocock’s Home Mills, American flag. E. Bidecker, flags, mottoes, ribbons, evergreen, &c. Looked exceedingly well. Mrs. Nimmons & Miss Buch, American flags. Phillip Hein, evergreen, &c. William Beresford, the entire front covered with evergreen, flowers and numerous glags; a fine display, much admired by all. Hatten, flags. Albert Brauneck, German and American flags. Fred. Yingling, mottoes, evergreen, flowers, German and American flags. John Leies, flowers, evergreens, mottoes and flags. Misses Mahaney, American flag. J. Nachtrieb, large flag. P.L. Horn & Bro., flags, Geman and american. Faber’s building, the “Hauptquartier” of the Sængerfest, presented perhaps the finest appearance of any establishment in the city. A perfect bower of beauty, trees, festoons, evergreens, ribbons, flowers, wreaths, German, French and American flags, &c. Stretched across the street from the hall to the American Hotel was a line of oak leaves, suspended in the center wa a large banner, on which in large letters was the word “Welcome,” the whole decorated with flags. The interior of the building and hall was also very handsomely trimmed. From Howard’s drug store to Arcadome Hall a large American flag. Zimmerman’s store, trees, flags, mottoes and evergreens. From store to Benj. Bowers’ was stretched an evergreen line, covered with flags, flowers, &c. Benj. bowers, flags, trees and mottoes. Very pretty. Saybolt, Ticche & Leopold, flags. Speckhardt, evergreens, mottoes, flags, trees and flowers. Frank Kramer, wreath. Whitaker & Childs, flags. Numerous private residences were trimmed, some very handsomely, but space will not permit us to enumerate them; suffice it to say that the decorations were more general than was ever before witnessed in Wooster.
In the Afternoon.
At about two o’clock P.M. all of the bands and societies reassembled, and proceeded to the depot to receive the Canton Liederkranz and Massillon Frohainn. The train was on time at 2:25, and with it the two societies, together with a large number of citizens from the respective cities. They were enthusiastically received and immediately escorted to headquarters, where refreshments were served, and music, songs and speeches were in order.
Proceedings at Night.
The attraction at night was the grand concert at the Wigwam, under the leadership of that accomplished musician and gentleman, Prof. J.J. Bringger. Our immense Wigwam was never so compactly filled as it was on this occasion. Jubilee projectors never witnessed a grander success. The ladies, especially the German, never were more energetic and earnest, and their beautifying labors were manifest and duly appreciated. The neatness and excellent taste displayed in ornamenting the Wigwam surpassed anything we have yet witnessed in Wooster. The order of exercises as announced by the bills was varied from but little.
The first performance as announced was as follows:
Part First.
1. Music, by Marble’s Band, of Akron.
2. “Die Himmel Erzachlen,” (Haydn), Chorus by the Wooster Sængers, with Orchestra
3. Presentation of Flag to the Wooster Mænnerchor, by Miss L. Kemmerlein, in behalf of the ladies of Wooster, and responses by F.L. Imgard, President of the Mænnerchor.
4. Poem, by Dr. W.C. Moore
5. “Liedesfreiheit,” (Marshner), by all the Mænnerchors with Orchestra
6. Oration, by Prof. L. Firestone.
7. Music, by Germania Band, of Mt. Eaton.
8. “An das Vaterland,” (Abt), Loudonville Liederkranz.
9. “Der Kluge Ehemann,” by Frohsinu, of Massillon. [Encored.]
10. Grand Fest March, by Straub’s Orchestra.
Part Second.
1. Music by the Wooster Independent Cornet Band
2. “Das Schifflein,” (Beshnitt), by Liedertafel, of Akron [Encored.]
3. “Die Wuenshe,” by the Liederkranz, of Canton
4. A selection from “Ave Maria” by the Akron Liedertafel
5. “Sængers Heimath,” (Meyer) by the Liedertafel, of Akron
6. “An das Vaterland,” (Kreuzer), by all the Mænnerchors with Orchestra
7. … by Wooster mænnchor
8. …, Germania Band
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All ….to the echo; one and all of the vast audience regretting its brevity.
The Presentation.
Miss Louise Kemmerlein presented the flag and spoke as follows:
In the name of the German ladies of Wooster, the … upon… your Society. We have often … with pleasure to your beautiful … have the highest respect for the … who, after the labors of the day are over, spend the evening in cultivating music and song and through your perseverance and your musical efforts, have succeeded in pleasing our citizens with your music.
As we have looked upon you in the utmost confidence in the past, may we ever continue to be proud of you as good citizens and happy singers. And so long as the members of your Mænnerchor feel and understand the beautiful language of your songs, so long may this banner wave over you as a token of the respect which we bear to your organization.
Then please receive, Mr. President, from my hand this beautiful flag, and may you march under it in honor for many years.
“And as free as the wings of the eagle fly,
May your songs echo and ascend on high.”
Miss Kemmerlein was supported on either side by Misses Louise Schuch and Mary Kemmerlein.
President F.L. Imgard, in reply spoke in substance as follows:
Respected Friend: With feelings of thankfulness, I receive, on behalf of the Mænnerchor, this beautiful flag as a present, by the ladies of Wooster. I do not know that we deserve such a gift of honor from your hands, and doubt whether I can find language suitable to express our thanks. But there comes to my aid the great German poet, with his beautiful words:
“Honor the ladies for they weave and bind
Heavenly roses in our earthly life.”
For when ever there are good deeds to be performed, the ladies are always ready with kind words and the helping hand, and this flag is one of those Heavenly roses that they have cast into the path of our lives. Like a valuable treasure we will honor and love it, and woe to the man who will dishonor it, either by improper songs or an unrighteous life, for under this flag only good hearts unite. The New and the Gentile, the Catholic and the Protestant, all are brethren, and sing their songs to the Old and New Fatherland, and also sing their praises to the Father of all. You have selected the golden Lyre as an emblem of music and song; so may our lives ever be as sweet as the tones of this instrument, and as bright as the leaves of oak and laurel that surround it. You have placed the American shield upon this flag. Not that we should forget our old Fatherland; oh, no! Forever dear to us is the land where our cradles stood, where we lived our childhood days, where we learned our first songs to sing, and where our loved ones rest; oh, no! never can we forget the homes of our fathers. But, ever so beloved is the land of Washington, the country of our choice and adoption—
“The land of the free,
And the home of the brave.”
To this, our new home, we have transplanted our honesty, good will, strong arms and our lovely songs, some of which we bring you to-night, and they can be heard everywhere—North, South, East and West.
You singers from far and near, honor the ladies, for then will your lives ever be happy. Do not, I entreat you, grow weary in the cultivation of music and song; by so doing you will make your own lives as well as those of your fellow citizens happy through your efforts to please. Your memories will then be always held in grateful remembrance, and, “When we then with the swallows homeward fly, and for us no more roses bloom, may our consciences be clear and our dying pillow soft.”
Once more, dear lady, received the thanks of German hearts, and it will be our endeavors to deserve this beautiful flag, also your continued love and esteem.
Description of Flag
The flag is of blue damask silk, of double thickness. Dimensions, six feet in length and four feet in width, heavily bordered with silver bullion. On the right of the flag is the inscription, in German text: “Wooster Mænnerchor;” in the center, a golden Lyre, both surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves. Each corner is handsomely ornamented in gold. On the reverse side, in the center, is a beautifully painted American Shield, and the following inscription: “Gewidmet von den Damen,” Wooster, Ohio, 1872. The inscription and shield are surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The top of flag staff is surmounted by a golden eagle, to which a pair of splendidly wrought tassels are suspended. This magnificent flag was manufactured by Svendsen & Hiemen, Cincinnati, at a cost of $200.00.
Poem by Dr. Moore
Leaping the gulf of ages past,
winging his flight o’er empires vast,
Apollo, patron blest,
Forsakes his chariot in the sky
And lays his robes of glory by
To grace the Sængerfest.
Apollo plays—while Bringger sings!
Rapt harpings stolen from the strings
His hallowed tongue employs.
Age, drops his crutch at each blest strain,
And long sealed fountains gush again
With pure and rapturous joys.
The eye may be bedimmed with tears
Could Bush’s voice but reach our ears.
Each sorrow soon would case,
In melody our hearts would rise
Where radiant rainbows deck the skies
And all is light and peace.
As Shibley, Selb and Faber sing
Blest accents freight toe zephyr’s wing
From morn to dewy even.
When Imgard and Kaltwasser join,
The harmony becomes divine
And wings its flight to heaven.
Soft as the echoes of the dove,
With every accent touched with love
From fairer orbs benign,
Like seraph’s songs their notes appear
Attuned above our mortal ear,
Rapt music undefined.
At Mrs. Gerlach’s blissful strains
We roam once more the glittering plains
Of youth’s enchanted dreams;
’Tis Springtime, all is decked with dew,
The careworn spirit drink anew
From pure and gurgling steams.
Miss Nold’s entrancement would beguile
The face of innocence to smile,
While she displays her power.
Wild raptures chase the falling tear,
And this forlorn and borrowing sphere
Becomes an Eden bower.
While feasting on the melting strain
Of Mrs. Young, we’re young again.
It captivates our ears—
Sweet as blest songs we’ll hear no more.
The songs of hallowed days of yore,
Like music of the spheres.
The Mænnerchor thus sweetly sings,
Blest manna from the skies it brings,
Our spirits to inspire.
With famed Apollo on the bill,
Cold is the heart that does not thrill
When Bringger leads the choir.
Where nations turn admiring eyes
Columbia smiles neath glittering skies,
The weary to invite.
Come exiles, rest amid our bowers,
Come feast on .. thine flowers
Aglow with freedom’s light.
No bolts of Jove o’er cloud our sky.
No dread of .. towering nigh,
But all is vernal spring.
Here the shrill lark at .. sing,
And mocking bird from flowering thorn
Their sweetest … song.
No lordly castles are displayed
No peasants huts beneath their shade,
No royal monarch reign
Each if a poor sad … are free
In our wide realm of liberty
….
Then but the … of …
Let … wake upon trembling …
Apollo is our guide
Let … and lyre … employ
To ….
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The votes of ….
Its language…
One…
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The Doctor said that he did not know what object Prof. Bringger had in having him attempt anything like an oration on an occasion of .… The people had not come together to be punished by the infliction of a speech. It might be that it was to show the startling effect of contrast. Bringger and his band of singers assisted by the melodious, sweet voices of the beautiful.. who had just sung so charmingly, .. distinguished singers from abroad to raise you by their harmony to the highest heaven, and have me to follow, and by my beguiling remarks, let you down. [Laughter and applause.] He had no doubt the experiment would prove a success, but it was extremely cruel to the audience. [Laughter.]
The Mænnerchor has been organized about five years, and all of this time has been conducted by Prof. Bringger. Its prosperity is a proof of the eminent abilities of the conductor, and the zeal of the member ship. It was the only musical organization in Wooster that had proved a complete success. English organizations in our city have been a failure. The reason was two fold. 1st. but little interest was shown by the citizens in the cultivation of music, so many other things enlisting their attention .. was almost lost sight of and by a … portion nearly ignored. And jealousness among musicians, for as strange as it may appear, yet it is true; jealousness and heart burnings exist among musicians and exist to such an extent as to render it almost impossible to keep up good and efficient organizations. In this connection he wanted to know why musicians could not act in harmony, and treat each other with that loving kindness doctors were known to always do. [Cheers and laughter.]
With our German friends it is different. They have more of the social element about them. He had often thought they were the only people who fully understood the secret of social enjoyment. [Cheers.] In music there is not that bitter contention among the leading performers. If our people had a little more of the social element, and a little less jealousy if would be better. [True.] Germans practice music for the love of it, and because it is a great source of enjoyment. They are thus enabled to unite pleasure with profit. While music is a source of amusement, it is eminently profitable. The study of its principles will discipline the mind, and its practice develops and strengthens the organs of the voice. All public speakers should be musicians. Music could not be dispensed with in either the family or social circle.
How slowly would pass the time, and how heavily would press the cares of life were it not that the mind was cheered and the affections warmed and enlarged by its magic influence. How sweet is the ‘lullaby” of cradled infancy and an evening hymn sung by the aged saint. ’Tis music makes a home cheerful, no matter how humble,
“Rich though poor
My love roofed cottage is this hour a heaven,
Music is in it.”
The influence of national music is truly wonderful; and good government owes much to its influence. It is doubtful whether the liberties of any people could be long maintained without it. The Greeks appear to have understood this, and gave the science the support of government patronage. At Athens in the time of Pericles, music was regarded so necessary a part of education that not to understand it was considered a disgrace.
Each nation has its own popular melodies. These fire the hearts of the people to deeds of daring, and arouse the mind to the contemplation of deep toned patriotism. The “Marseilles Hymn” sung in France will awake her sons to deeds of glory. “Wearing of the Green” will at anytime put an Irishman into fighting attitude—ready to thrash the “spalpeens” who would dare encroach on his liberties. “Scots, Wha Hae Wi’ Wallace Bled,” sung in the hearing of a Scotchman will cause him to gird on his armor and march at the sound of his native “pibroch.” What sound so sweet to an Englishman as “God Save the Queen?” Where is the American whose heart is not delighted at the sound of the Star Spangled Banner, or hail Columbia, Happy Land. [Immense applause.]
There is not to be found a true, genuine Yankee but what will be enraptured at the hearing of his much loved popular air, Yankee Doodle Dandy. Let it be sung, whistled or played, and he is ready to “Lam blazes out of the tarnsl critters in less than no time.” [Cheers.]
Music exercises a powerful influence politically, and is employed particularly at the time of intense political excitement.
We have weekly demonstrations of its power in our city during the present campaign. Every week our Republican friends are trumped together, and amid the beating of drums and the blast of the cornet, McClure, Douglas, Welker and Donnelly exhort their partisan friends to stand fast and “fight it out on this line,” [cheers] and across the way in the Court House at the playing of the same kind of music, Eshelman, Mcsweeney, Wiley and Eugene Pardee, tell the people “What they know about the white hat brigade.”
The great object of music organizations should be to prepare singers for the church. This branch of musical education is sadly neglected, and hence, as a rule, church singing fails to come up to the standard it should maintain. It frequently happens that members of the church undertake to regulate the music who really know nothing about it, not being able to tell the difference between good and bad singing. Church music, when well prepared, is a great auxilliary in devotional exercises. It fills the mind with noble ideas, enlarges every conception, strengthens piety, advances praise into rapture, makes the place of worship inviting, lengthens and sweetens every act of worship, and actually produces more lasting and durable impression than can be found in any transitory form of words usually adopted as methods of religious worship. It advances the heavenly passion of love which reigns in the hearts of the pious and good. If we would have love in our congregations, kindness and good will in our assemblies, we should as frequently as possible call to our aid the assistance of music to work us up into this heavenly temper. All selfishness is vanished from the breast where the love of Divine harmony dwells as the evil spirit of Saul retired before the harp of David.
Music delights to soothe, to light and to cheer the heart of man. It wipes away the tear of distress flowing from many a languid eye, lulls anger and hate to rest, … wild despair, smooths the ruffled plumage of love, pours honey in many a bitter cup, and when the hours become sad and dreary, lends a downy breast and pinions tipped with light.
Why should there be so little interest manifested inits cultivation? Some go so far as to deride, scorn and speak lightly of those who practice it. It exists every where, and yet many persons are deaf to its harmony. The birds build their nests to some merry measure and dawn is ushered in with a song. At every change of the seasons music delights and charms. Who has not heard the music of Spring! The poet hath said:
“There is a void in Spring’s soft music blending
In every opening … and leaf alive;
Fields, forests streams, soft notes to these are sending,
Listen they breathe of life!”
Spring’s resurrection call breathes over the hills, a wide extended plains, sleeping meadows and … floral gardens, and .. slumbering hosts come forth clad in beauties robes their sweet offerings of praise s].. upwards to the skies. The .. . from icy .. flow … along their pebbley channels with a silvery song of joy. No love of song! Why there is music in the flowers so .. of their gray … and look upon … their varied hues in … crimson as the rose, or blue as … but all are daughters of song. No love of … rest of column in not legible.
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the aerid plains of his native wilds. The whole world moves by music. We hear it in the storm, and in the calm, in loud… blasts, and mild murmuring … in the dashing waves, and in the … streams, the laugh of a child, … of a dying saint.
… born in Heaven expressly … and delight. When this … into being all was still, …and not a sound was heard. ….that music .. her blest … down, and thought how ….could wake the hills, sing through the vales, and in the silent forests, chant among the mountains, murmur along the brooks, and multiply her number by the rocks. She was bathed in glory, and her wings dripped in sweet efluence as she spread them to make her .. She passed the pearly gates and … to earth. At her electric touch all was changed, instead of mute silence, sweet harmony reigned, nature smiled, the green turf awoke, sea shells hummed along their vocal shores, and hill, forest, steams and dales, sang to each other in joyous sound.
Man, the mysterious instrument, master workmanship of God, when he felt his soul warmed up by the new descended power lifted up his voice chanting Jehovah’s praise. Can any one say there is no pleasure in song? Music composers occasionally introduce discords in their productions to enhance the beauty of harmony. Some objectors to music are doubtless created for the same purpose, merely by contrast enhancing the beauty of those created with all the refinements. Pope evidently had this view when he said:
“Partial evil, is universal good,
All discord harmony not understood.”
Then shall we not say to our German friends, those at home, and those from abroad: Play on, sing on—sing of your adopted land—sing in praise of the “stars and stripes,” and sing of America’s proud bird of Liberty. Then still sing on—sing of the recollections of your foreign home—sing of your “fatherland”—and join in one mighty chorus, and sing “Die Wacht Am Rhine.” Play on, sing on, until you make the welkin ring.
Second Day.
The regular programme of the second day commenced with the formation of the grand procession, under the direction of Col. J.H. Carr and Aids, C.V. Hard and Ernest Thomen, assisted by Capt. Gotlieb Gasche, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, and his Aid, L.H. Immel, in the following order, the right resting on North Market Street:
First Division.
1. Akron Band
2. Liedertafel of Akron
3. Liederkranz of Canton
4. Liederkranz of Loudonville
5. Frohsinn of Massillon
6. Wooster Mænnerchor
7. Ladies in Wagons
Second Division.
8. Germania Band of Mt. Eaton
9. Mayor, Members of City Council and Citizens.
10. Wooster Fire Company, No. 3, Capt. John Seib
11. Relief Steamer, No. 4, Capt. Wm. Carns
12. Wooster Independent Cornet Band
13. Deluge Steamer, No. 1, Capt. John D. Miller
14. White Cloud Hook and Ladder Company, Capt. C.E. Whitaker
15. Good Intent Fire Company, No. 5, Capt. August Imgard
The Route.
Of the procession was up North Market Street to North, North to Grant, Grant to West Liberty, West Liberty to Buckeye, Buckeye to South, South to South Market, up South Market to Public Square, thence up North Market to Quinby’s Park. The streets were everywhere thronged with people, and many houses were handsomely decorated, particularly the residence of F.L. Imgard, President of the Wooster Mænnerchor, and he was heatily cheered. The Germans know their friends, and when ever one appeared along the line of march, was enthusiastically cheered. Dr. L. Firestone, Judge John K. McBride, Capt. Gotlieb Gasche and Ben. Douglas, Esq. were thus honored.
Their Appearance.
The different visiting Societies, Bands and our Fire Department and Mænnerchor presented a magnificent appearance with their splendid banners, flags, &c. Our steamers, hand engines, hook and ladder truck, hose cards and reels, were beautifully ornamented with flags, wreaths and flowers. The engines, reels, hose carriages and truck were drawn by horses. We have so frequently described the appearance of our Fire Department that a more extended notice of them would be superfluous. It is conceded by all that a finer body of firemen can be but rarely assembled in any city in the Union.
Our Mænnerchor carried at their head the beautiful flag presented to them by the ladies of Wooster. The color bearers, Messrs. Busch, Diehl and Muchenech were justly proud of their burden as they went “marching on.” The ladies who occupied two handsomely decorated wagons attracted considerable attention and were frequently cheered. The mounted advance guard, Messrs. Wagner, Jacobs, Gasche and Carl made a fine appearance in their handsome German and American uniforms. We have not the space to speak in detail of all the organizations, but will say that one and all looked exceedingly well.
Exercises in the Park.
After music by the different bands and singing by several societies, President Zimmerman, in a few appropriate remarks, introduced Prof. Carl F. Kolbe, editor of the Akron Germania, who delivered an address in the German language, which judging from the frequent interruptions by applause, cheers and laughter, was well received. Mr. Kolbe promised us a translation of his address, but a press of business prevented him doing it in time. After more singing and playing, the President introduced Capt. A.S. McClure.
Speech of Capt. A.S. McClure.
What I shall say to-day will be brief: First, because I am oppressed with a physical disability; second, because I am satisfied, from the manifestations of applause with which it was received, that you have already listened to an excellent oration from Prof. Kolby; and third because I am persuaded that I will consult the public convenience by brevity.
The occasion, however, would evoke rhetoric from a saint, speech from a brickbat, or eloquence from an iceberg. An Esqueraux would glow with warmth and enthusiasm over the spectacle. It would mellow a savage into civilization. The most cold-blooded, inhospitable, avaricious, snarling, snapping man on earth, could hardly refuse a generous emotion on an occasion like the present. Why, here in a city decorated with evergreens, flashing with generous mottoes, the flags of two splendid and superb nationalities intertwined, the proudest types of two valorous, high spirited liberty loving invincible people co-mingling. Here is song, music, hospitality, friendship, good will, cheer, open hands and open hearts, chivalric men and beautiful women, gallant youth and promising girlhood. … musicians, German and Americans, the … and the citizen, the old and the young, the gay and the light-hearted, are all here to drive dull care away and to spend an hour in festivities, mirth, joy, song and social intercourse. I say the occasion is enough to drag reluctant … from the … of the old .. to make the very … clap their hands in delight, to unwrinkle the tangled brow of old age, and to dimple the cheek of childhood with rosy smiles.
He who hath no music in his soul is … and … spoils. He would .. a juvenile .. plunder a … desecrate an… … rest of column in not legible.
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… the butcher, steal lager beer at midnight, do anything groveling, contemptible or dastardly. A man who has no music in his soul, has got to be mighty ingenious cunning and mechanical, to carve out even a possible opportunity for heaven.
According to the oldest traditions, music is coeval with civilization. Confucius said centuries before the christian …, “Woudst thou know if a people be well governed if in manners be good or bad, … the … it practices.” It is reputed of Orpheus, the Thracian Bard, that by the charms of his song he made mighty Ares to steal their co.., the gray old mountains to bow their heads in delight, that lions, tigers, elephants, hippopotamuses, crocodiles forgot their constitutional forocity in the blandishment of his persuasive melody. It is said that on one occasion he visited hell and assuaged the anguish of the damsel, by the sweet irresistableness of his song. I am inclined, however to regard this rather as a poetic or mythological exaggeration of the power of song, than as a literal historical fact. Music is a universal language. Rude, unpolished and barbarous nations, as well as civilized, employ it. The Icelander pursues the white bear to the sound of music. The fierce Sioux, on our western plains, counts his scalps and commemorates his prowess to the sound of music. The savage cannibal of Formosa, devours his human morsel to the sound of music. In civilized society we invoke its generous aid, when we court and marry, when we dance and worship, when we rejoice and lament, when we make war and conclude peace, for in music all the emotions of the human soul find expression/ love, hate, revenge, remorse, anguish, patriotism, sorrow, grief, shame, indignation, pride, joy, every passion that impels humanity to do deeds of lofty or ignoble, magnanimous or infamous, may find adequate utterance in music. She me a nation that loves song and and melody, and I will show you a people that will repel an aggressor, charge a battery, storm a fortification; a people that will inscribe a We…burh, a Gravelotte, a Sedan, a Yorktown, a Buena Vista, an Antietum or a Mission Ridge on the page of its national history; a people that may be destroyed but not conquered, obliterated but not enslaved.
I rejoice in the magnificent history the German people have made for themselves, in their triumphs in war and peace, in literature, philosophy, scholarship, science, music, song, poetry. I am proud of our own gallant Republic, that fills half a continent, glorious in its history, laws, liberties, constitution and flag. I am glad that we attract to our shores the free spirits of the old world to help us build up the pillars of a nationality that may yet become the most superb in the world.
The Fatherland and Columbia can have unclashing interests. May their flag never recede before the enemy, their nationalitics never decay, or their civilizaton never grow torpid, effete or impure.
Why should we not rejoice and be glad. The graineries of the land groan in their fullness and smiling abundance delights our households. Why be sweating and elbowing, tugging and snarling, snapping and digging, groaning and bellowing, always for the almighty dollar. Dismiss bullion and court joy, unbridle care and welcome festivity, emancipate business and enthrone cheer. Let us have a good, jolly, smiling, rosy, unrestrained jocund, hospitable day, a day that will live like a jewel in our memories.
After the speech making was over, fun and enjoyment were in order. Amusements of various kinds were resorted to, singing, playing, dancing, eating, and enough lager beer flowed to please even old Gambrinus had he been present. Generous wine was also indulged in. Right here comes in the objections of certain individuals against these celebrations by our German citizens. If some of those persons would only attend one of these German pic-nics, we think their opinion would undergo a material change. No drunkenness was seen, or profanity heard in the Park, if we except two of our own roughs, who came onto the ground loaded down with benzine, and who were promptly arrested and taken to the lock up.
The Return.
At about 4 o’clock P.M., the procession was reformed in reverse order, and returned to the city, marching on Bowman Street to Beall Avenue. Coming down the Avenue the procession was captured by the genial President of the Day and invited into his hospitable mansion, where refreshments and wine were served in generous profusion. Several short speeches were delivered by the gentlemen.
After reforming they marched to headquarters and dismissed.
At Night—The Dance.
The immense Wigwam was well filled at an early hour by the lovers of the dance and to the inspiring strains of Straub’s celebrated orchestra band, the hours flew too fast for the merry party, although it was 5 o’clock when it broke up. Three hundred couples participated and not one word of dissatisfaction did we hear expressed in the whole assembly.
The Conclusion.
The Wooster Mænnerchor, and citizens generally, trust their brethren from other cities and towns were as well pleased with them as we know our people were with their universal gentlemanly conduct. It is conceded, we believe, by all, that a finer body of man than was gathered in Wooster the 29th and 30th, of August, 1872, can be but seldom assembled anywhere, and when they departed on the evening train of the 30th and the morning of the 31st, it was amid cheers and heartily expressed well-wishes from all of our citizens, both foreign and native. Secretary.
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Office of Akron Germania,
Akron, O., Aug. 31st, 1872.
John Zimmerman, Esq.—Dear Sir:
I find business accumulated in my office to such an extent that it is impossible for me to send you a translation or even a synopsis of my address, the time being so very short from our arrival here this morning (4 P.M.) I am truly sorry that I will have to disappoint you, your editors, and more than all of you—myself in not furnishing the translation—but it isnot in my power at present. I hope you will see and understand the delimna I am placed in. The “boys” are in high glee about their reception and treatment in your place—They will ever remember Wooster, and the kind people we met there. It was indeed real pleasure and enjoyment which we received at your hands through the fforts and kindness of the good people in your place. Again many thanks—hope we may have many occasions in the future to meet and still more strengthen the now established acquaintance and friendship. Very respectfully, Carl F. Kolbe.
1873
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 30 April, 1873
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Deutcher Tanz
Der Ball bei Faber’s Halle am letzten Donnerstag abend war ein Einladung, von viele Deutchen. Alle haben sich vergingt und plesier gemacht. Der tanz war bis 3 uhr morgebens, auf gehalten unter der scheuen stretch musick von Straub’s band. Und der Lager Bier hat alle gut geshmackt’ So socht der Wendel Young, John Leies, Sr Louis Straub, Martin Limb, Fred Schuch, Henry Kinkler, Fred Yingling, Franz Gerlach, und noch veila suder. How vor high ash dot!
Translation:
German Dance
The ball in Faber’s Hall last Thursday was an invitation from many Germans. Everyone was enjoying themselves and had a lot of fun. The dance lasted until 3am and took place in the barn with music by Straub’s Band. And the beer was enjoyed by all. That’s what Wendel Young, John Leies, Sr Louis Straub, Martin Limb, Fred Schuch, Henry Kinkler, Fred Yingling, Franz Gerlach and many more report. How much fun was this!
Wooster History: The Railroads
1873: A railroad accident occurred three miles west of Wooster. Luckily the two trains were carrying goods, rather than passengers. Unfortunately, one of the engineers died.
The wounded engineer was taken to Martin Limb’s house, located by the railroad station on E. Liberty street.
The P. Ft. W. & C. Railway was Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway, a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system. The railroad was, among other things, an important source of employment. A son of Martin Limb, Carl M, was a railroad engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad and two sons, Frederick B. (Fritz) and Harry E., were telegrapher operators.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 28 May, 1873
Wooster, OH
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Railroad Accident near Wooster.
Collision—One Engineer Killed and Another Severely Injured—Loss $200,000
The greatest accident that has ever happened on the P. Ft. W. & C. Railway, occurred three miles west of Wooster at 3:10 last Sunday morning by a collision of two freight trains. One engineer was instantly killed, another seriously injured, and two or three other persons more or less hurt. The damage to property is estimated at not less than two hundred thousand dollars.
From what we can learn, it appears that the accident was caused by Wm. Blake, engineer running engine 505 of the first section of train 70, (going east), misreading his telegraph orders, which were that he should pass the 4th section of train 60 (going west) at Orrville, which he mistook, in reading, for the four sections of that train. Consequently, instead of switching off on the Siding four miles west of Wooster, for the other three sections to pass him, he came on, and a mile beyond it, two hundred yards east of McBride’s lane crossing, both trains at full speed, came in collision with the first section of 69.
The Conductor of 70, John Burnett, had received a duplicate of Engineer Blake’s orders, and observing from the caboose that the train had passed the Siding, got on top of the cars, and went forward swinging his lantern as signal for him to stop, and was on top of third car from the engine when he was the head light of the approaching train a short distance ahead gleaming through the thick fog. Simultaneously came the screaming whistle, “down brakes,” from both engines, arousing brakemen to their posts, but too late for usefulness. In another moment the men were leaping for their lives from the trains, and the mad engines came together with a thunderous crash and roar that in a second piled themselves and fourteen heavily loaded cars in one confused mass of broken and twisted wood and iron. Engine 43 of train 69 leaped like a giant gladiator upon 505 of train 70, mashing smoke stack and machinery, and ruining itself, under both went trucks, and on top were piled cars and their miscellaneous contents of flower, barley, potatoes, hams, boots, shoes and leather, hats and caps, carpets, patent medicine, crockery ware, etc. etc. Some of the cars were pitched down the bank into Kilbuck creek, the water of which was floating with goods and debris of the wreck; others were split into kindling wood and the fragments hurled yards away over fences into the fields—the whole creating a scene of disorder, fury and horror impossible to describe.
There had been but five men on each train—Conductor, Engineer, Firemen and two Brakemen. The first movement of those who had escaped injury was to find the others. This was no easy task. They were alone in the dark and lonely Kilbuck Bottom with no one near to help. All were for the time confused. The strongest head was in a maze, and the stoutest nerve unstrung. One by one those able got together, from out the creek and ditch and up the embankments down which they had cast themselves. In a short time it was found that Jesse Hampton, engineer of train 69, in jumping from his engine had struck against a telegraph pole, and was rendered helpless; while his fireman was unhurt; John Shank, fireman of train 70, had his leg badly sprained. Conductor Burnett hurt his hand and leg; said that Doc Wertz, Conductor of 69, and the rest, with the exception of bruises and scratches were unhurt.
Engineer Blake was missing, but his mangled body was finally found in what remained of a car near his engine, into which he had been thrown by force of the concussion. He was so covered with flour, with which the car had been loaded, as to be scarcely recognizable. His right leg was mashed horribly from ankle to hip, bowels cut open, and right arm torn out of its socket at the elbow. The arm had not been found up to Tuesday. Death mush have been instantaneous.
His fireman, Shank, we understand, states that, when they saw the head light of the other engine, Blake seemed to become mentally stunned at the sight. He mechanically reversed the engine, and when Shank exclaimed, “Jump, Daddy, jump” he put on full steam again. The fireman yelled again, “Jump, Daddy.” Still there was the incomprehensible inertness to save himself or do anything, and as Shank got ready for his own leap he seized the Engineer by the leg and shouted, “Jump, Daddy.” and sprint off just as the trains struck, the last view of Blake alive being standing or sitting at his place on the engine.
It was after four o’clock before they got word to Wooster station of their condition by sending one of their number thither. Relief was sent as soon as possible. The body of the Engineer was brought to the station at 9 o’clock, and the wounded one taken to Mr. Martin Limb’s house, who charitably opened his doors and received surgical attention.
The body of the unfortunate Blake was placed in ice by Messrs. Curry & Sons, and taken on the evening train to Crestline, where his family, a widow and five children, reside. he was 47 years of age, and was familiarly called “Daddy” by railroad men, because he was the oldest man in years running on the Division. He was a man highly esteemed; possessed many friends, and was regarded as one of the best engineers on the road.
Engineer Hampton was found to have had three ribs broken, and otherwise injured internally. On Monday morning he was taken to his home in Alliance.
All day Sunday hundred of people from Wooster, Shreve, Loudenville and other places, town and country, visited the scene by the cars, on foot and in carriages. A telegraph office was improvised at the place of disaster. All day the railroad men worked at the wreck, and by 6 o’clock Sunday evening had the track cleared for the passage of trains.
Coroner Funk held an inquest upon the body of Engineer Blake, and a verdict was rendered substantially according to the facts above given.
Caldwell’s Atlas of Wayne County, Ohio (1897), p46.
Helpful sites for additional information on the Temperance Movement:
VCU Social Welfare History Project, Temperance Movement
Ohio History Central
1874
The Summit County Beacon
Akron, OH
Wednesday, 18 March 1874
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Wooster.
Wooster, March 16.—This morning at the ringing of the English Lutheran Church bell all our business houses closed promptly at nine, the employers and citizens in general adjourning to said church to participate in the regular morning prayer meeting in favor of the Women’s Crusade. To-day lady committees waited upon our saloon keepers requesting them to attend their meetings at the United presbyterian Church this evening. The ladies were respectfully received and several promised to attend. Five saloons have already stopped the sale of liquor, and three others are in a fair way of redemption. At France’s billiard hass the large has is draped in mourning, the large letters “W. W. W.” covering the drapery. At Martin Limp’s saloon near the depot seats have been erected on the outside of his saloon preparatory to receiving the ladies. Charles Conrad has stopped the sale of all fancy drinks, but he claims ale and beer will hurt no one and so continues the sale of the same. The Council of the city of Wooster met to-night. J.H. Rauke, Esq., presented a resolution instructing the City Solicitor to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the sale of all intoxicating drinks in this city. The resolution was carried with but one dissenting vote.
The Stark County Democrat
Canton, OH
Wednesday, 26 March 1874
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The Wooster Rep says under hear of “A Surrender:” At 12 o’clock Tuesday night, the following named saloon keepers and brewers closed their establishments and have signed a written agreement not to sell, barter or give away any malt, vinous or spirituous liquors after the above named time. The list does not include the “Red Lion,” Johnnie Leies, Martin Limp, Spitler and Hennesey, Theo. A. DeYoung; Benjamin Bowers; Louis Staub, Philip Peter; Charles F. Conrad; Geo. Faber; Geo. Brumpter; Jacob Stark; Wendall Young, Wooster Brewery; Rich and Mougry, Applecreek Brewery; Charles Rockey; Christian Miller; Valentine Speckhart; John Leies, Sr; Harmon Keehn; George Metzler.
On February 24, 1878, a fire broke out at 1:00 a.m. at the brewery of Wendel Young located at the corner of Bever and Larwill streets. The property had originally been owned by Martin Limb, though he had sold out some twenty years earlier. The description of the event in the Wayne County Democratic is detailed and descriptive, notable for the muddy streets that existed prior to any paving.
1878
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 27 February, 1878
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Wendel Young’s Brewery Burned.
Probable Lose $6,000.00,—Incidents.
About 11 o’clock on Sunday morning, February 24th, 1878, the cry of “Fire!” issued from lusty lungs, and the excited clang of the alarm bell startled our sleeping city, and woke many citizens dreaming of either luxury, profit, loss, or poverty or rode horrible “nightmares,” to the fact that a conflagration was raging. The dark night was illuminated into dim day by broad flames whose forked tongues hissed curling into the cool air, making the midnight sky lurid and appalling. The red light was seen far and near, and frightened men, women and children, with their clothes loosely on, hurried to the scene along muddy streets and alleys, some running, others walking rapidly, and all jostling each other and asking “Where is it?” and getting the reply “Don’t know, unless it is the Curry Boys’ shop again.” “Impossible!” and on they hurried pell-mell. “Fire!” yelled a large man as he was precipitated from a muddy crossing into the muddier street. “Fire!” screamed the continuing clanging bell, its piercing tones penetrating everywhere, and bringing other people half asleep and stumbling through the mud. Firemen, panting for breath, dragged their hose carts and ladder carriage along the pavements, reaching the scene of devastation as promptly as circumstances would admit, and at once began the battle of water against fire. Six large streams supplied by the hydrants of our city’s efficient water supply system were guided into the snapping and snarling resisting hot element fast consuming Wendel Young’s Brewery building and valuable contents, with rapid good result.
It was an exciting time, and by 3 o’clock there remained only the smoking debris, the building being completely destroyed.
The fire is thought to have originated in the office, which was on the south side of the middle portion of the building, for the reason that that part was the first in flames, and whether the fire was incendiary or an accident, has not been concluded. The fire extended east and west of the office, the east part being the last to catch, and its fire hardest to extinguish.
Mr. Young’s loss will probably reach $6,000.00, and consisting in part of 1,000 bushels of malt valued at $1,000; 300 beer kegs, $600; 4 bales of hops, $300; 6 large tanks $300; malt mill $400. Besides the above were many other things of value entirely destroyed. The value of the building cannot be correctly estimated, it consisting of three parts, the middle having been built by Mr. Martin Limp in 1852, the front and back part by August Buecking and John Smith, partners, in 1854. This brewery was first owned and operated by Mr. Limp who sold out in 1851 to Buecking & Smith, who sold to Fred Schuck and Michael Young. Schuck soon after selling to Wendel Young, the firm then being Young & Young. Mr. Otto soon after bought Michael Young’s interest, and afterwards sold out to John Leies. Louis Straub then bought out John Leies, Young & Straub running the brewery until 1868, since which time Wendel Young has been sole proprietor and operator.
The building is insured for $666.67 in the Niagara, $666.67 in the Phoenix, and $666.67 in the German American Companies, of New York. The machinery is insured for $1,000 in the above named Companies, each one-third. The stock of grain, malt and hops, insured for $500; the total insurance being $1,500, procured of Funck & Van Nest, Agents.
Mr. Young lost his Wooster book of accounts by the fire, it being in the office. His son, E.? Young, attempted to secure it by going through the window, but was driven back by the hot smoke and flame.
This is the first fire of any great destruction that has occurred in Wooster since the burning of D.C. Curry & Co.’s planing mill in 1876. And it was only a chance escape of their present mill and yard, and that of Hartman & Durstine, between which, at close proximity, was situated the burning brewery.
The firemen, under the direction of Chief Jno. D. Miller, deserve a mention for their earnest work to save the building and its contents. The streets were in a very muddy state, yet they labored hard without a thought of their own situation, and tramped and waded the mud regardless of their plight. It has been said they were too successful in extinguishing the fire, as it would soon have consumed the ruins now standing and thus saved Mr. Young much work and some expense, they only directing the streams of water upon adjoining buildings to save them.
Incidents of the Fire.
George Oyler, a member of Fame hose company, was the first at their house and alone started with the cart, but it stuck fast in the mud in the street. He was then joined by two other members and they pulled the cart as far as the railroad bridge when they were met by two more, the five arriving at No. 2 School House hydrant second best with the Deluge hose company, both attaching at the same time. The Fame was pulled half a mile through thick mud. The Relief was first best with the White Cloud hook and ladder company.
A stranger standing astraddle the strained hose, was suddenly astonished, and lifted into the middle of a particular muddy spot in the street, by the hose bursting a large hole. His voice was heard yelling above the confusion of the moment.
A chimney five doors south of the burning brewery got excited and threw a large quantity of sparks.
A member of the Fame hose company got to the hose house just in time to help put the cart in it again. He was dreaming, and didn’t hear the iron tongue of alarm screaming “Fire!”
William Snook heard the first clang of the bell, and bounced up and out to the Relief hose house and alone pulled the cart as far as Mr. Jacob Metz’s residence on North Market st., where it got entangled with the doorstep. Lew Howard hearing his racket, assisted in extricating the stubborn thing, and together they pulled it to the scene of the fire, being the first there, but last to throw water.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 28 February, 1878
pg 3
A $7,000 Blaze.
Wendel Young’s Brewery Burned.
Last Sunday morning, at half past one o’clock, fire was discovered in the frame brewery building owned by Wendel Young, situated on the corner of Larwill and Bever streets. The fire started near the centre of the building, about the furnace, and when discovered had gained too strong a hold to be subdued. The various Hose Companies responded to the alarm with alacrity, and in a very few minutes five streams of water were claiming the mastery of the situation.
The locality was favorable for an extensive conflagration, Hartman & Durstine’s planing mill and lumber yard being on the opposite side of Bever street, and just across a ten foot alley, at the east, were numerous piles of lumber belonging to D.C. Curry & Co.; there were also buildings north and south in danger of destruction. A stiff wind from the northwest blew burning shingles and firey fragments all over D.C. Curry & Co.’s lumber yard and mill, but owing to the recent rains the lumber was not dry enough to ignite readily. The bosemen occasionally dashed a flood of water on adjacent property, but their efforts were principally confined to the brewery. The water works won the fight in twenty minutes, saving a large amount of property.
Mr. Young says his loss is $7,000, on which there was an insurance of $4,500, divided equally between the Phenix, of Brooklyn; German American, of New York; Niagara, of New York; being $2,000 on building, $1,000 on machinery, &c., and $1,500 on stock. Daniel Funck’s insurance agency holds the policies. Mr. Young says if he builds again he will erect a brick structure.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 20 March, 1878
Wooster, OH
pg 2
Council Proceedings.
Council met on Monday evening, full membership present except D.D. Miller. Minutes of previous meeting read, approved, and signed.
Report of Committee on Sewerage received and placed on file. Sewer recommended on East Liberty street to Martin Limp’s corner.
Resolution, by Mr. Munn, that the City Civil Engineer make an estimate of building this sewer, adopted. City Solicitor instructed to prepare an ordinance by the next meeting.
Mr. Munn reported on behalf of Fire Department committee in favor of the purchase of rubber coats and hats, prayed for by the firemen in their petition of last meeting. Further time allowed Committee to ascertain expenses.
Report of City Clerk on receipts and Expenditures read and approved, and ordered to be published.
The ordinance relative to changing the grade of Buckeye street passed. Adjourned.
1879
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 2 January, 1879
Wooster, OH
pg 3
For a large spread, the Christmas tree of Martin Limb’s family, organized by the news boys of the household, capped the climax. It filled a large room, and was a blaze of beautiful things.
1880
NOTE: Death of Martin Limb on 26 September, 1880.
Wooster County Democrat
29 September, 1880
page 3
Deaths.
At his residence in Wooster, after an illness of about six months, on Sunday morning last, Mr. Martin Limp, aged 63 years, 6 months and some days. His remains were buried in the cemetery on Monday afternoon.
[See Wooster Cemetery photos in Limb & Hartz section]
NOTE: This Legal Notice is repeated on 17 November, 8 December and 15 December.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 10 November, 1880
pg 2
Legal Notice.
August Limb, whose place of residence is unknown, and Mary Limb, who resides at Castle, in the State of New York, will take notice that Jacob Stark as Administrator of the estate of Martin Limb, deceased, on the 9th day of November, has filed his petition in the Probate Court within and for the county of Wayne, and state of Ohio against them and others as defendants, alleging that the personal estate of said decedent is insufficient to pay his debts and, the charge of administering his estate, that he died seized in fee simple of the following described real estate situate in the city of Wooster county of Wayne and State of Ohio, to wit Lot number three hundred and eleven (311) on the revised plat of the town, now city, of Wooster, being the same premises that were deeded by William Larwill and wife to Isaac Baughman beginning at a post on the south side of the State road leading from Wooster to Canton, at the northeast corner of a lot sold and conveyed by William Larwill and wife to Ebenezar Pardee, and then occupied by Samuel Hemphill, east of the original plat of the town, now city of Wooster, and winding thence westward, parallel with and adjoining the lot aforesaid sold by said Larwill to said Pardee, to the southeast corner of said Pardee lot, thence eastwardly parallel with the south side of said Pardee lot, fifty-five (55) feet to a post; thence northwardly, parallel with the east line of said Pardee lot aforesaid, to the State road aforesaid, thence westwardly, with the State road aforesaid, to the place of beginning. Appraised at $2,800. Also lot number one hundred and ninety-seven (197) in Cunningham’s addition to the city of Wooster and numbered on the revised plat of said city as lot number fifteen hundred and twenty-nine (1,529). Appraised at $175. Also lot number one hundred and ninety-eight (198) in Cunningham’s addition to the city of Wooster and numbered on the revised plat of said city as number fifteen hundred and thirty. Appraised at $235. Also lot number six hundred and fifty-four (654) in Cunningham’s first addition to the city of Wooster. Appraised at $300. And that Margaret M. Limb, as widow of said decedent, is entitled to dower in said premises. The prayer of said petition is for the assignment of dower to said widow and for sale of said real estate, subject to such dower estate, for the payment of the debts and charges aforesaid. Said petition will be for hearing on the 31st day of January, A.D. 1881, and that said defendants are required to answer said petition on or before the 15th day of January, A.D. 1881. Jacob Stark,
Administrator of the estate of Martin Limb,
deceased.
By A.D. Metz, attorney for Petitioner.
Nov. 14th, 1880—?.
1881
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 9 February, 1881
pg 2
Legal Notice.
Probate Court, Wayne County, Ohio. Petition to sell Real Estate.
Jacob Stark, as administrator of the estate of Martin Limb deceased, plaintiff, against Margaret M. Limb, widow, et al., defendants
In pursuance of an order of the Probate Court of Wayne county, O., in the above action and to me directed, I will offer at public auction, on Saturday, the 12th day of March, A.D. 1881, at one and a half o’clock P.M., at the door of the Court House in the city of Wooster, O., the following described real estate, situate in the city of Wooster, county of Wayne, and State of Ohio, to wit:
Lot number three hundred and eleven (311) on the revised plat of the town, now city, of Wooster, being the same premises that were deeded by William Larwill and wife to Isaac Baughman beginning at a post on the south side of the State road leading from Wooster to Canton, at the northeast corner of a lot sold and conveyed by William Larwill and wife to Ebenezar Pardee, and then occupied by Samuel Hemphill, east of the original plat of the town, now city of Wooster, and winding thence westward, parallel with and adjoining the lot aforesaid sold by said Larwill to said Pardee, to the southeast corner of said Pardee lot, thence eastwardly parallel with the south side of said Pardee lot, fifty-five (55) feet to a post; thence northwardly, parallel with the east line of said Pardee lot aforesaid, to the State road aforesaid, thence westwardly, with the State road aforesaid, to the place of beginning. Appraised at $2,800. Also lot number one hundred and ninety-seven (197) in Cunningham’s addition to the city of Wooster and numbered on the revised plat of said city as lot number fifteen hundred and twenty-nine (1,529). Appraised at $175. Also lot number one hundred and ninety-eight (198) in Cunningham’s addition to the city of Wooster and numbered on the revised plat of said city as number fifteen hundred and thirty. Appraised at $235. Also lot number six hundred and fifty-four (654) in Cunningham’s first addition to the city of Wooster. Appraised at $300.
Terms of sale: one third cash in hand; one third in one year, and one third in two years from the day of sale, with interest, the deferred payments to be secured by mortgage on the premises sold. Said premises to be sold free from the dower estate of said widow.
Jacob Stark,
Administrator of the estate of Martin Limb,
deceased.
By A.D. Metz, attorney for Petitioner.
February 9th, 1881—?.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 19 October, 1881
pg 3
Council has made arrangements to repair the dilapidated side walk at Limb’s corner.
1882
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 6 September, 1882
pg 3
On petition of W.B. Rogers, et al, a street crossing was ordered on Liberty street at Limb’s corner.
1883
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 18 July, 1883
pg 3
Local News.
The Limb family had a reunion in Wooster last week. Among those present from abroad were August Limb and wife of Akron; Fritz Limb and wife of Lima; Mr. D.H. Nelson, nee Mary Limb of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. All told there were eleven brothers and sisters together.
1885
NOTE: The death of August Limb, oldest son of Martin Limb and his first wife, Caroline Hartz, and step-sibling of the children of Martin Limb and his second wife, Margaret Schaible.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 21 October, 1885
pg 3
Death of August Limb
A dispatch to Wooster relatives and friends from Akron last Friday sadly announced that Mr. August Limb, druggist, ages 33 years, had dropped dead from hemorrhage of the lungs, while walking along the street. The deceased was born and raised in Wooster. He learned the drug business with J. Zimmerman & Co, became a skillful chemist, and a most courteous clerk. A dozen years ago he left Wooster and followed his profession in the eastern cities. Three years ago, he established himself in the drug business in Akron, where he married not long since. He was a clever gentleman, well esteemed. The funeral took place at Akron on Monday, and was attended by his step mother and brothers and sisters of Wooster.
1886/h3>
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 6 January, 1886
pg 3
Personal
Miss Lottie Thiess [daughter of Agnes B. Schaible and Frederick G. Theiss], of Elyria, niece of Mrs. G. Krieger and Mrs. Limb, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kreiger, corner of Beaver and North street.
1888
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 20 June, 1888
pg 3
Personal
Mr. Chas. Shaibly and sister Sophia, of Elyria, formerly of the class of ’84, Wooster University, are attending commencement, the guests of her sister, Mrs. M.W. Limb, on east Liberty street.
1889
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 7 March, 1889
pg 3
The smoke house of Mrs. Martin Limb was broken open last Wednesday night and ham and two shoulders stolen. On the same night James Hizer’s hen roost was also raided and four fine hens stolen. Marshall Ellsperman was notified and on Saturday afternoon he had gathered information enough to warrant him in arresting the notorious O’Connel Radigan and Gust Hoffacker, on the charge of larceny in robbing Mrs. Limb. While the worthies were in the Mayor’s office and Radigan charged Hoffacker with stealing Hizer’s chickens and said “I was with hem and wrung their heads off and helped eat ‘em, too.” It was subsequently learned that O’Connel robbed the smoke house himself as he was seen with the meat and disposed of it to a certain party who will also be arrested.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 8 May, 1889
pg 3
Wm. Meeks last week retired from the saloon business at Limb’s corner and will devote himself to his stone quarry business. Fritz Weis will occupy the old stand.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 22 May, 1889
pg 3
Fred J. Young and John Deihl have established a restaurant at Limb’s corner, formerly occupied by Meeks.
NOTE: The death of Frederick B. Limb, the fourth child of Martin Limb and his first wife, Caroline Hartz, and step-sibling of the children of Martin Limb and his second wife, Margaret Schaible.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 10 July, 1889
pg 6
Death of Frederick Limb
Frederick Limb died last Sunday evening at the home of his mother, Mrs. Martin Limb, East Liberty. The cause of death was lung disease and his age 29 years, 6 months and 8 days. He was a native of Wooster, a telegraph operator by occupation, and was a skillful and energetic young man. He served in offices of the P., Ft. W. & C. Railroad, and some years ago was promoted to manager of the telegraph office at Lima. He married there, and from thence removed to Texas, where he contracted lung disease, making him an invalid. With his wife he recently returned home to Wooster, with hopes of being benefitted by change of air. He was a young man of sterling qualities and all acquaintances lament his death and sympathize with the bereaved. The funeral took place at 8 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the family residence, where services were conducted by Rev. Father Kammerer and Rev. Stevenson. The remains will be taken to-morrow morning to Lima for burial.
1890
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 4 June 1890
pg 3
Council Proceedings.
Mayor Yost reported that complaint had been made about the tenroot [?] ally at Limb’s corner near railroad station being obstructed and absolutely impassable to the public. On motion of Mr. Eshelman the matter was referred to Committee on Alleys and Engineer for investigation and report.
Engineer Markley made report concerning grading Hancock street in Fifth Ward, estimating the cost at $75. Referred to Committee on Streets.
1891
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 7 January, 1891
pg 3
Council met in regular session for the first time in the new year on Monday evening. All the members but Taggart and Kramer were present at roll call. Mr. Taggart came in later. The Railway Trustees made a report (which we publish in another column.) This on motion was referred to the Finance Committee. Two petitions were read, one to pave South Market street from Henry street to Spruce street, signed by a majority of the property owners; another from the property owners from the terminus of South Market on Spruce street to East Vine street, also asking for the paving of said street were read. Both of these resolutions were referred to the Street Committee. The Committee on Streets and Alleys made a report on the alley running between Mrs. Limb’s and the railway depot. This, on motion, was referred to the City Solicitor….
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 21 October, 1891
pg 3
Council Proceedings.
Discussion Of The Conditions Of The Water Works.
Passage of the West Liberty Street Sewer Ordinance—Other Matters of Public Interest.
Regular meeting of Council Monday evening. All the members present except Mr. Reightly. President Edward Geiselman in the Chair.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Mr. Eshelman reported that, pursuant to instructions of Council, he and some of the Committee on Water had visited the reservoirs. He made comments as to their condition, especially as to the Redick reservoir, stating that it ought to be improved, and therefore offered the following:
Resolved, That the Trustees of the Water Works are hereby respectfully request to have that part of the Redick reservoir not covered by water cleaned and excavated so that more space for water may be provided, for water when it shall be furnished during rainy season.
Discussion followed, Mr. Coover saying that the reservoir was in very bad condition, full of mud for want of cleaning; that it had not been cleaned for thirteen or fourteen years.
To this Mr. Eshelman retorted that Mr. Coover had been a Trustee of the Water Works and had not attended to the business of cleaning the reservoir and maintaining its capacity.
Mr. Keister said he had inspected the said dam filled with mud, stumps, etc., and from its condition he thought it no wonder that people who saw it condemned the water as being unfit for use.
Mr. Bentz said that from the low supply of water in the reservoir, the city is to-day at the mercy of a fire. He wanted a more abundant supply of water than is now afforded.
Mr. Eshelman responded by saying that the city was not at the mercy of a fire, as stated by Mr. Bentz, but that there is amply sufficient water in the upper reservoir in Bloomington to meet the demands for any ordinary fire. The question at the time is to have more and purer water at the Redick reservoir by cleaning out the mud and debris that has collected in and filled up the basin. It has not, he said, been cleaned for thirteen or fourteen years, according to Mr. Coover, and it is high time it was done. This resolution is a request to the Water Works Trustees to have the work done, and if they will not do it they can so report to Couoncil, when the Council can take further action in the matter.
The resolution was then adopted by the following vote
Yeas—Bentz, Eshelman, Fisher, Geiselman, Keister.
Nays—Everly, Long, Wilhelm.
Not voting—Coover.
Solicitor McClarran, to whom the matter had been referred, reported on opening of the Limb alley near railroad station, saying in substance that it is not public property, but a private right of way for use of the two property owners on either side, as he had found on examining the deeds of the lands. If the city can procure a conveyance of title from the heirs of Isaac Baughman the alley can be opened to public use.
On recommendation of Engineer Markly the Street Committee will inspect the paving of the north end of South Market street.
Mr. Coover recommended that to properly drain the fire department part of City Hall building a sewer should be constructed leading to Bever street sewer. On motion of Mr. Everly this was ordered done.
Civil Engineer and the several Supervising Committees made reports that the paving contracts of North market street, East North street, and south Side of Public Square had been completed according to plans and specifications. After some discussion the reports were received.
Messrs. Minier & Peckinpaugh, managers of City Hall Opera House, made financial report of receipts and expenditures of Opera House during month of September, during which there were eleven nights of entertainment, as follows:
Gross receipts $1,285.75
Entertainment Costs share of receipts $?.75
Opera House $?
Manager ? per cent for expenses,
out of which they pay all expenses
except lighting and heating Hall, as
advertising bill posting, printing
license piano rent, orchestra, stage
ha?, incidentals, properties, etc. $188.52
City’s 40 per cent share paid to City
Treasurer $123.?
Ordinance taken up to construct sewer on West Liberty street to outlet at Christmas Run. Rules suspended and ordinance passed by unanimous vote.
The following offered by Mr. Bentz, was unanimously passed
Resolved, That the City Civil Engineer sell to the lowest bidder the work of putting to grade the south side of West Henry street, west of South Grant street, as given by City Engineer, and that it be done immediately, provided the cost does not exceed $100.
By resolution of Mr. Keister all the property owners on East North street were ordered to lay pavements within ten days, except those on north side, between Bever and Beall avenue, who are given 30 days to do the work.
Resolution was adopted that E.M. Quinby at south side of Diamond Alley and P.D. Hall and Wm. Nold on east side of Square relay their pavements in ten days.
Bill ordinance was passed, among the items being $8,048.86 to Herring & Straub for contract of paving East North street. $1,590 to Landers Bros. for balance on work done on North Market street and Public Square. $2,000 to State Line Company for brick for Public Square. On all these contracts 10 per cent was reserved by city.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 21 October, 1891
pg 5
The City Dads.
Regular Meeting of Council Monday Evening.
All the members were present except Reightley. A resolution introduced by Eshelman and Keister requesting the Water Works Trustees to close out that part of the Reddick reservoir not covered by water, so that more room might be provided for water, was adopted after considerable discussion, and the fact was developed that the reservoir had not been cleaned out in fourteen years. Remarks on the matter were made by Coover, Bentz, Eshelman and Mayor Yost.
Fisher reported that the Light committee had placed the price of $1.00 on the gasoline lamps offered for sale.
Solicitor McClarran in a verbal report on the Limb alley stated that he had found that the alley had never been dedicated to the city, and that the right to the land was still vested in the heirs of assigns of the original owners; and, further, that the Railway Company had no right to the two feet which they now occupied.
Engineer Markley reported that the Landers Bros. had insisted that he report favorably on the payment of the balance due for the paving of South Market street, and said he thought the work had not been carried out according to contract, and asked that Council look into the matter. On motion of Coover The Engineer and Street committee were appointed to investigate.
Coover, of the Sewer committee, reported on the matter of draining the rear part of the City Hall building, recommending that a sewer be constructed from the manhole on East Liberty up Bever street and then to the building. Adopted.
Engineer Markley and Supervisors A.M. Parrish and L.P. Ohliger reported that Landers Bros. had completed paving North Market street. Received.
Supt. Mackey and Supervisors Jacob Frick and H.J. Kauffman reported that the Landers Bros. had completed the paving of the south side of Public Square. Rentz called attention to parts of the work that had not been finished according to contract and instructions. On vote the report was not received.
Engineer Markley and Supervisors Beer and Cunningham reported that Herring & Straub had completed the paving of East North street. Adopted.
An ordinance prohibiting school children from being on the streets after night without consent of parent or guardian was read for the first time.
The Christmas Run Sewer ordinance was passed.
A resolution introduced by Bentz to grade and have the engineer sell the work of grading the south side of West Henry street, west of South Grant street, was adopted.
Resolutions were adopted ordering property owners on East North street to lay and relay pavements.
Everly called attention to the fat that it would be necessary to enlarge the different voting places in the city. On talking the matter over it was learned that the judges in the different precincts were empowered to go ahead and provide suitable places.
The members from the Fourth ward were given authority to move hose house in that ward when they should deem proper.
After passing bill ordinance adjournment followed.
1894
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 22 January, 1894
pg 3
Personals.
Mrs. Margaret Limb is among the seriously ill.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 24 January, 1894
pg 3
Personals.
Mrs. Margaret Limb is among the seriously ill.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 26 January, 1894
pg 4
Personals.
Mrs. Sophia Schaibly, of Elyria, was called to the city by the sickness of her sister, Mrs. Margaret Limb.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 31 January, 1894
pg 4
Personals.
From Friday’s Daily.
Mrs. Sophia Schaibly, of Elyria, was called to the city by the sickness of her sister, Mrs. Margaret Limb.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 5 June, 1894
pg 4
More Paving Planned.
Spruce Street-Downing and Other Alleys.
$10,000 Bond Extension Voted—Randall’s “Army” Called Out Debate—Limb Alley Opening Provided For.
The present City Council is different from many of its predecessors in the way it hangs on to business at each session. No odds how much matter is on hand nothing is left undone. Last night’s session was a long one, as it was nearly 11 o’clock before adjournment. Messrs. Ames, Bell, Snavely, Sullivan, Odenkirk, Jones, Foss, Hildebrand and Keister were present.
A petition from property-owners on North Spink street asking that the Spink street sewer be extended from Bowman street to Stibbs street was read and referred to Sewer Committee.
On motion of Mr. Bell, the resolution to pave alley from West South street Market and South Walnut streets with a gutter 8 feet wide was amended to read 10 feet.
Solicitor Yost and City Engineer Kirkwood reported on the petition for opening Limb alley on East Liberty street, Mr. Yost saying that he could find no record to show that the alley had ever been dedicated to the city, although old residents claimed that it had been. On motion of Jones, Mayor Jeffries, Engineer Kirkwood and Solicitor Yost were appointed a committee to confer with the Limb heirs, P., Ft. W. & C.R.R. officials and the petitioners and ascertain at what price the land could be purchased and with power to act.
Resolution by Odinkirk, that the property owners on West Spink street be ordered to put down cinder pavement, was adopted.
Resolution by Snavely, that Street Commissioner be ordered to repair street crossings at South and Buckeye streets and South and Bever streets was adopted.
Resolution by Snavely, that the street Committee be instructed to lay a cobble-stone pavement 10 feet in width, beginning at the Public Square through the Downing alley in an easterly direction to the west side of North Buckeye street, and from the south side of East North street between the properties of Drs. Warren and Robinson 185 feet to the intersection of the aforesaid alley, the same also to be 10 feet in width. Adopted.
Resolution by Foss, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the improving of Spruce street from the terminus of South Market street to the south line of East Vine street by paving with vitrified brick as prescribed by ordinance passed April 17, 1893, also for the sale of bonds for the same. After considerable discussion this was adopted.
Resolution by Ames, that the Street Commissioner be instructed to repair alley crossing north of No. 2 school house. Adopted.
Resolution by Odenkirk, that Samuel Ewing, Jr., and H.J. Hiner be ordered to lay pavements in front of lots on North Spink street, and Peter Frailey on North Buckeye street and that the pavement at the Archer House be repaired, was adopted.
Resolution by Jones, that council extend to the Hon. E.B. Eshelman a vote of thanks for his manly and kind act in donating to the Randall army, $24, and that City Clerk be instructed to issue an order to said E.B. Eshelman for the amount of $24 in payment of same.
“This provoked considerable discussion, Mr. Jones making quite a speech in favor of the adoption, saying that it would have been no more than common decency for council or trustees to have fed the Randall “Army,” and that he considered the act of Mr. Eshelmen a manly and noble one, a human act that should comment his to all. Mr. Foss commended Mr. Eshelman’s act speaking as a citizen, but that he had voted against it as an officer because he did not think that Council had the power under the law to spend money for such a purpose. Mr. Bell was of the opinion that Mr. Eshelman would not accept the money should it be tendered to him. Foss moved to lay on the table. Carried.
An ordinance to redeem and extend the time of payment of certain indebtedness of the city of Wooster amounting to the amount of $10,000, which from its limit of taxation the city of Wooster is unable to pay at maturity and to issue bonds of the city of Wooster in the sum of $10,000 was read and under suspension of the rules was passed.
An ordinance to issue bonds in anticipation of the collection of the assessment for the improvement of Spruce street from South Market street to the South line of East Vine street, was read and under suspension of rules, was passed.
Mayor Jeffries stated that he had carried out the instructions of the council as to the Randall Army and in addition had sent the secretary of the Board of Health, Dr. J.D. Beer, to make in inspection of the “Army” and he had reported to him as follows:
“Wooster, O., June 4, ’94.
“To the Honorable, the Mayor of Wooster, O.:
“Dear Sir—In accordance with your orders I have this day made a careful inspection of Randall’s Division of Coxey’s army, and find the men in good health, and free from all contagious disease.
“Respectfully submitted,
“J.D. Beer, M.D.”
His Honor also stated that he had turned over the money contributed by Hon. E.B. Eshelman to Marshal Ellsperman and Geo. Kettler, who had purchased with the same 400 loaves of breat, 170 pounds of beef and 20 pounds of coffee.
On motion of Mr. Jones the Street Commissioner was instructed to assume charge of the street sweeper for two weeks longer.
Clerk Eason read a communication from the Trustees of Wooster University inviting Council to attend commencement exercises. On motion of Foss invitation was accepted and ordered placed on file.
A communication from Plank & Gray was read, in which they acknowledge that five feet of the land on which the coal office at their mill stands is the property of the city, and that the building is only there by license of the city. Solicitor Yost explained that he had had this done as a matter of record to protect the city’s right.
Mr. Sullivan called attention to the bad condition of the watering trough at Music Hall. A motion to have Street Commissioner repair, prevailed.
R.T. Bechtel and James A. Shamp, filed the bond of $100 required by the Council in the ordinance granting to them a franchise for a telephone system.
Clerk Eason read a communication from boys who asked that Council provide a fund for paying for sparrows killed in the city. No action.
Bill of County Auditor Marshall for $766, presented some weeks since, for placing special assessments on tax duplicate, was again read. No action on payment.
A long pay ordinance was then read and passed when Council adjourned.
1895
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 2 May, 1895
pg 4
Here and There.
Wedded In Their Own Home.
The marriage of Mr. Geo. Krieger, Jr., of Wooster, to Miss Nettie Henninger, of Marshallville, took place last night at 7:30, at No. 83 East North street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.M. Beck, of the Reformed Church, in the presence of the following relatives: Mrs. Margaret Henninger, mother of the bride, of Marshallville; Miss Maud Henninger, of Canton; John Drieger, Miss Jasaphine Krieger, of Lakeville; Geo. Krieger, Sr. and wife, father and mother of the groom; Dr. Richard Elson and wife; Mrs. M. Limb, Misses Hattie and Florence Limb of Wooster. The event took place in the home which the groom had fitted up for his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Krieger were given an old fashioned belling, followed at midnight with a serenade by the Mandolin Club.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 8 May, 1895
pg 3
Social Notes.
The marriage of Mr. Geo. Krieger, Jr., of Wooster, to Miss Nettie Henninger, of Marshallville, took place last night at 7:30, at No. 83 East North street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.M. Beck, of the Reformed Church, in the presence of the following relatives: Mrs. Margaret Henninger, mother of the bride, of Marshallville; Miss Maud Henninger, of Canton; John Drieger, Miss Jasaphine Krieger, of Lakeville; Geo. Krieger, Sr. and wife, father and mother of the groom; Dr. Richard Elson and wife; Mrs. M. Limb, Misses Hattie and Florence Limb of Wooster. The event took place in the home which the groom had fitted up for his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Krieger were given an old fashioned belling, followed at midnight with a serenade by the Mandolin Club.
1905
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 1 February, 1905
pg 6
David Kammerer, aged 81 years died last Wednesday morning Jan 25, in Wooster at his home on East Liberty street. He was born in Pittsburg and was a son of Rev David Kammerer, who for many years was a venerated minister of the Reformed church in Wooster. Only two members of the Kammerer family survive, Mrs. W.W. Schmertz of Pittsburg, mother of Mrs. E.M. Quinby and Mrs. D.W. Immel of Janetown, NY.
In his younger years he was a prominent citizen of Pittsburg, where he was an active business man and in politics, bines at one time a candidate for mayor, and was defeated by a very small majority. He amassed considerable estate and was a wealthy man owning real estate and having interest in several manufacturing enterprises. He married and had children, but domestic trouble came and he and wife separated years ago and were never reunited. He was a man of much intelligence, well informed, a fine conversationalist, a good and genial friend and kind hearted and liberal minded man whose memory will long be cherished by the many who know him. He was a [illegible] in the Mason order. [illegible] the Civil war broke out he volunteered and was appointed an officer in a West Virginia battery of a [illegible, many Pittsburg and other volunteers from Pennsylvania [illegible] that time into West Virginia regiments. The first that [illegible] soldiers knew of him was [illegible] in 1861, when he visited [illegible] 4th O.N.I. saying he had a [illegible] to see … father Rev Kammerer … in Wooster. From that …. friendship with …. doing them all…. on down to the …. having been ….to division quartermaster … the duties with ability … the battle of Fair Oaks Geo… Casey directed him to destroy the … stores that were unable to be moved, and which he did with much skill burning many thousands of dollars worth, the .. amount per …that was destroyed at any one time during the war leaving nothing for the Confederates to capture when they took possession of the abandoned camps several miles long.
Several years after the war he removed from Pittsburg to Wooster, where he continued to reside until death. In younger days he was a tall and erect man of fine physique, and continued so until about twenty five years ago, when age began to tell upon him, growing less vigorous until in late years he became feeble, bent in form and a decrepit old man with partial deafness. For a year or more he was an invalid confined to his home, slowly approaching his grave worn out by infirmities.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic order. The services were conducted by Rev S.E. Neikirk of the Reformed church. They were held at the residence of Mrs. Margaret Limb, next door to the home of the deceased, whose family gave him every kindness during his long illness. A large number of old friends attended.
1908
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 4 March, 1908
pg 3
Personals.
Charles Shibley, of Elyria is in the city on a visit with friends and relatives, the guest of Mrs. George Kreiger [Katherine Henrietta Schaible], and Mrs. Limb.
1910
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 1 June, 1910
pg 3
Personals.
Harry Limb and wife of Alliance are the guests of his mother, Mrs. M. Limb on East Liberty street.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 3 August, 1910
pg 3
Personals.
Mrs. Margaret Limb and Miss Florence Limb left on Sunday for Elyria, where they will visit over Sunday and attend the reunion of the Schaible family to be held there on Monday.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 3 August, 1910
pg 3
Social Notes.
The Kreiger family reunion was held at the old Kreiger homestead near Elyria on Monday. Those from Wooster were George Kreiger Sr., and wife, George Kreiger Jr., Misses Hattie and Florence Limb and mothers. The farm where the reunion was held was the farm where the parents of George Kreiger, Sr., settled over sixty years ago, just outside the corporate limits of Elyria.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 28 September, 1910
pg 3
Personals.
Jacob Schaible and wife of Elyria are visiting the former’s sisters, Mrs. Margaret Limb and Mrs. Geo. Kreiger, Sr.
1911
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 2 August, 1911
pg 3
Personals.
Miss Florence Limb has returned from a week’s vacation spent with relatives in Elyria. On Wednesday Miss Limb and mother will attend a reunion in Elyria.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 27 December, 1911
pg 3
Personals.
Harry Limb and wife of Alliance were the guests of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Limb, over Xmas.
1912
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 3 December, 1912
pg 6
Personal Items.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Limb of Alliance, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. M Limb on East Liberty street.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 December, 1912
pg 6
Personal Items.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Limb, of Alliance, were Sunday visitors in the city, the guests of his mother, Mrs. M Limb.
1913
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 14 January, 1913
pg 4
Personal Items.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Limb, of Alliance, were Sunday guests of his mother, Mrs. M. Limb, on East Liberty Street.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 11 February, 1913
pg 6
Personal Items.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Limb, of Alliance, were guests of the Limb family on East Liberty street Sunday.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 10 June, 1913
pg 1
Personal Items.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Limb, of Alliance, visited Sunday with his mother, Mrs. M. Limb.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 23 September, 1913
pg 4
Personal Items.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Limb, of Alliance, spent Satuday with his mother, Mrs. M. Limb, on East Liberty street.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 17 October 1913
pg 5
Wooster Personals.
Mrs. Harry Limb, of Alliance, spent Thursday at the home of Mrs. M. Limb.
1916
The Chronicle Telegram
Elyria, Ohio
14 September, 1916
pg7
West Ridge.
Mrs. Maggie Limb and daughter, Florence, of Wooster, O, has been visiting her brother Mr. Jacob Schaible and family.
On Sunday Messrs. Jacob and Chas. Schaible with their wives as guests motored to Berea to visit a sister Mrs. Tise. [Agnes B. Schaible Theiss]
1921
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 31 May, 1921
pg 4
Personals
Miss Katherine Leypoldt of Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Limb of Alliance were guests over Memorial day at the home of Mrs. Margaret Limb.
1921: Margaret Schaible Limb died aged 84.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 2 September, 1921
pg 2
Society
Mrs. Margaret Limb Very Ill On Friday
Mrs. Margaret Limb, one of Wooster’s well known older residents, is in a critical condition at her home on East Liberty street.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 3 September, 1921
pg 3
Mrs. Margaret Limb is Called to Eternal Rest
Mrs. Margaret Limb, widow of Martin Limb, died Saturday morning at the family residence in East Liberty street from the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Limb came to Wooster in 1864 and moved into the home where she passed away, occupying the home nearly sixty years. She was born June 5, 1837, in Germany, and came to America in the days of sailing boats. Her journey across the Atlantic occupied more than a month.
It was in Wooster that she reared her family of sons and daughters, each of whom is well known to the residents of the city. She is survived by six children, Carl M. Limb, of Wooster; Harry E. Limb of Alliance; Marcus R. Limb, Miss Hattie Limb, Miss Florence Limb and Geo. E. Limb of this city.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the family home. Rev. F.S. Zaugg will conduct the service. The sons and grandsons will be the pall bearers. Interment will be made in the Wooster cemetery.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 6 September, 1921
pg 2
Mrs. Margaret Limb Laid to Rest Monday Afternoon
The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Limb was held Monday afternoon from the East Liberty street family home. Rev. F.S. Zaugg conducted the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. John E. Russell and Miss Grace Seib. The pall bearers were sons and grandsons. Interment was made in the Wooster cemetery.
Mrs. Limb’s death occurred the last Saturday before Labor Day, the day set apart for years for holding the Limb family reunion. The deceased is survived by a brother in Elyria, who is in poor health.
Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Charles Shibley, John Shibley, Miss Sophia Shibley, Charles, Jr. Shibley and John Jehle of Elyria; George Hahn of Oberlin; M. Sprague of Alliance; in addition to a son, Harry Limb of Alliance and a grandson, Fritz Limb, of Indianapolis.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 23 September, 1921
pg 2
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. George J. Krieger, Mr. Edward Krieger and the Misses Florence and Hattie Limb were at Elyria yesterday attending the funeral of their uncle, Jacob Schaible. Mr. Schaible, who was a brother of the late Mrs. Margaret Limb, died just seventeen days after his sister passed away.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 31 December, 1921
pg 6
List of 1921 deaths.
September. 3 — Mrs. Margaret Limb, 84, hardening of arteries.
1922
1922: The Limb family home on East Liberty street was sold after all the children had moved to new homes in Wooster.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 6 October, 1922
pg 8
Limb Homestead Is Vacated First Time In Sixty Years
The Limb family moved from the old homestead at 527 East Liberty street, to 123 Spink street. This has been the Limb home for 60 years. Five sons and two girls of the present family were born in the home, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Limb, both deceased. It has always been an interesting place and though it will give way to a modern structure, built by Messrs. Palmer and Strock, it will remain a landmark in the memory of the Limb family and hundreds of other people.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 10 October, 1922
pg 2
Make Application For Filling Stations
Applications for permits to put in new gasoline filling stations continue to be made to Service Director Harry Walter. Strock and Palmer, who recently bought the Limb home on East Liberty street, plan to put in two 15,000 gallon tanks. A gasoline station is to be put in at the new Ford garage on West Liberty street and C.G. Stelzer, of West Liberty street, has made application for a tank location.
1942
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 21 September, 1942
pg 6
The Good Old Days
Taken From Our Files.
Ten Years Ago.
In spite of the hard times, Loudonville people announce that the annual street fair will be held this year during the early part of October. The town’s merchants sponsor the event.
Shreve’s school board has arranged for tuition payments by out of town pupils and thus hopes to be able to keep the schools open the entire year.
A continued increase in the number of individuals bringing eggs to the Wooster auction is reported by the managers. The auction was started eight weeks ago. One hundred cases of eggs were sold in the last auction.
Dr. A.C. Smith, who has been off duty because of an infection in a foot, is recovered sufficiently to be in his office.
Twenty Years Ago.
A.S. Lehman, 86 years old, former Wooster merchant dies after an illness of several weeks in his home in Wooster. The funeral will be held in the Episcopal Church with Rev. J. Frank Jackson conducting the service. Interment will be in the Wooster cemetery.
The Wooster brick plant has been shut down for a few days awaiting the arrival of coal, which is used to fire the kilns.
Mrs. E.F. Conrad of Wooster is in a Canton hospital. She was thrown from an auto when a door flew open unexpectedly.
The Blachleyville Community reunion drew more than 500 people. Scenes of other days were visited and talked about by all. The picnic dinner was a very enjoyable affair.
Pure bred Belgian horses, owned by Bell Brothers of Wooster, made a grand clean-up in prizes at the Ohio State Fair. The horses will be taken to other state fairs during the season.
Forty Years Ago.
Rev. W.W. Criley, D.D. of Indianapolis, is a guest of his son. John M. Criley, former parishoners and old friends are pleased to greet the genial Dr. Criley.
The Burbank band gives a carnival in the village and is assisted by bands from Seville, Canaaan, Lodi and Creston.
The capacity of the Rittman salt plant is to be doubled at once to increase the output to 2500 barrels a day.
Mrs. E.A. Palmer has purchased the Bertha Basche residence on North Buckeye street for $1,400. Mrs. Palmer will have the house enlarged and modern conveniences installed.
Mrs. M. Limb and Miss Florence Limb are home from a visit in Cleveland.
1951
1951: Obituary for Florence C. Limb
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 20 September, 1951
pg 10
Miss Florence Limb
Miss Florence Catherine Limb, former Wayne county treasurer, died early this morning at Wooster Community hospital where she had been admitted on Wednesday.
She had not been in her usual health for the past four years, and on Tuesday afternoon suffered a stroke at her home on Nold ave.
Miss Limb was a life resident of Wooster and was the daughter of Martin and Margaret Schaible Limb. She was a member of Zion Lutheran church, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Wayne Rebekah Lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary.
By vocation she was an accountant, and became widely known throughout Wayne county because of her 25 years of service in the county treasurer’s office, more than 20 years as deputy, then four years, 1925-1929, during the two terms she served as treasurer, the only woman ever elected to that office in this county.
Surviving are two brothers, Carl, of the home, and George, North Grant st. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the McIntire funeral home, with her pastor, the Rev. John Kindsvatter, officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.. Burial in Wooster cemetery.
Eastern Star services will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Friday evening.
1952
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 4 October, 1952
pg 6
In The News
10 20, 25, 40 Yrs Ago
Selected From Files
By E.H. Hauenstein
Saturday, October 3, 1942
An old-fashioned safe, made 104 years ago, was donated to the scrap drive by john B. Rockey, coal dealer. Rockey’s sons-in-law, Judge Walter J. Mougey and Judge Charles C. Jones, were pictured in the safe.
James C. Poole, 64, former manager of Ohio Central Corporation here, died suddenly at his home on West Pine st.
The outstanding movie “Fantasia,” a Walt Disney production has been booked for Wooster theatre.
Lee Shearer, who was badly burned recently at United Fabricators plant, is showing improvement.
S.S. Firestone, 99, oldest resident of Chester township, has been undergoing treatment at the Kinney hospital, and will soon be able to go home.
October 3, 1932
Ohio today was in the midst of a late summer heat wave, the mercury rising to near the 100 mark.
Mrs. Elizabeth Speck Baker, 98, died at Loudonville.
The Wooster Board of Education and the school administration, are working out elaborate plans for a display at the Wayne county fair.
Eggs at the Wooster Egg Auction today brought an average price of 23 cents a dozen.
On this date in 1922 Harry Palmer and J.E. Strock purchased the Limb property on East Liberty st., and will remove the house and establish a service station.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1927
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co. today replaced the Henry street bridge. Using modern methods, it required just 16 minutes to get the old bridge out of the way and the new one two thirds of the way in. Then a hemp rope snapped, and most of the day was required to complete the job so traffic could be resumed.
Barnhart & Miller were given a contract for $3,500 to gravel the Wooster Overton road.
Atherton Gossard has gone to Madison, Wis., where he has accepted a position in the horticulture department at the University of Wisconsin.
Don Jacobs, manager of the Canton Better Business was the chief speaker at a meeting of Wooster’s Square Deal grocers.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 2 December, 1952
pg 6
In The News
10 20, 25, 40 Yrs Ago
Selected From Files
By E.H. Hauenstein
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1942
President Roosevelt today named Harold Ickes as oil administrator.
A congressional drive for a “pay as you go” tax collecting plan (our present withholding tax will start in Congress soon after January 1.
The Creston Community sale, conducted by Harry hawk, hit a new peak this week and total receipts of over $18,000.
Dec. 2, 1922
Mrs. Martha Sampsel, 30, widow of Charles Ssampsel, died at the home north of Shreve.
On this date in 1922 Mrs. R.C. Taylor entertained the Travelers club at her home. James Taylor played a violin solo. On the same date Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Quinby entertained the cast of “Hello Algy,” following a performance at the city opera house.
Thursday, Dec. 1, 1927
Roy Martin expects the new Model A Ford cars to arrive next week. It is a completely new car, and although no one here has seen anything but pictures, 45 orders have been booked.
J.C. Fetzer has sold the Brady Smith farm in Chester township to Clarence E. Gingery of Shreve. The same agency sold to John Gaut the Albert Saurer home on High st.
The Wooster Brush Co. had added to its line the manufacture of air brushes for use in applying lacquer.
Monday, Dec. 2, 1912
Changes are being made in the plant recently purchased by the Cataract Rubber Co., which indicate it may soon develop into a large plant, employing as many as 1,000 workmen. The original owner was Harry McCreary, but the plant today, with the great amount of new machinery, is entirely different from that acquired by the present company. Mr. Emery is in charge of the additions and enlargements.
Peter Prene, a resident of Madisonburg for many years, died at the age of 85.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Limb, Alliance, spent Sunday with Mrs. M. Limb and family.
Mrs. Sam Bell and Mrs. Jennie Bell left Sunday for Chicago where they will spend a week with relatives.
1955
NOTE: Death of Carl Limb on March 13, 1955, son of Martin Limb and Margaret Schaible.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 14 March, 1955
pg 2
Deaths — Funerals
Carl Limb, 89, of 555 Nold ave., died suddenly Sunday morning in Community hospital where he had been admitted five hours earlier.
Limb was a retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer and lived in Wooster all his life. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge more than 50 years. He held the offices of all the principal organizations in Masonry.
Limb was born in Wooster, Oct. 9, 1865 a son of Martin and Margaret Schaible Limb, and is survived by one brother George of Wooster.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Services will be held at the McIntire funeral home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. John Kindsvatter, pastor of Zion Lutheran church officiating.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Members of the Masonic lodge will meet at the temple and go to the funeral home in a group where they will conduct services at 8 p.m.
NOTE: Death of George S. Limb, son of Martin Limb and Margaret Schaible.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 28 November, 1955
pg 2
Deaths-Funerals.
George S. Limb,
Postal Employe
George S. Limb, of 350 N. Grant St., died suddenly Sunday morning at his home. He had been in his usual health but death came suddenly.
He was born in Wooster a son of Martin and Margaret Schaible. For many years he was a mail carrier and later he served in the post office as a clerk. He retired several years ago.
He served in the Spanish American Was as a sergeant of Co. D, 8th Regt. of the Ohio Infantry Volunteers. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Masonic bodies and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a Mason for over 50 years.
Surviving are his wife, Laura, and a daughter Mrs. Jane E. Harvey of New York, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the McIntire Funeral Home with his pastor, Dr. John Kindsvatter officiating.
Friends will be received this evening from 7-9 at the funeral home. Burial will be made in Wooster Cemetery.
Children of Martin Limb & Margaret Schaible